Eagles Graham Retires As Class Act: This Week In Philly Sports

PHILADELPHIA, PA —He will always be a beloved Philadelphia Eagle. Brandon Graham announced his retirement this week as a Super Bowl hero.

Meanwhile, baseball makes its return next week as the Philadelphia Phillies and the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs open their new seasons.

Eagles Brandon Graham Retires As A Class Act

Brandon Graham will always be remembered as a Super Bowl hero. As he sat at the podium this week to announce his retirement after 15 years as a Philadelphia Eagle, Graham will also be remembered as a class act on and off the field.

While he played in three Super Bowls and has two Super Bowl victories, Graham is also beloved for his positive spirit and his infectious smile.

So many players come and go over the years, and Graham started as a draft bust, but now the only bust he deserves is his name in the Philadelphia Eagles Ring of Honor.

This man gave us some great performances, including the strip sack against Tom Brady in the Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots. But we should remember Graham for something more: He's someone we all should inspire to be like for his grace and class.

Philadelphia Eagles Hit Hard In Free Agency

Speaking of the Eagles, Graham isn't the only departure since the Super Bowl victory.

Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was traded, longtime long snapper Rick Lovato wasn't resigned and cornerbacks Darius Slay and James Bradberry were dropped. Meanwhile, Josh Sweat and Milton Williams signed big free-agent contracts. This is what happens when you win the Super Bowl. You lose players but the core to battle for a repeat remains.

Philadelphia Phillies Prepare To Start Season

Now that one Philadelphia team has won a championship, here's hoping the Philadelphia Phillies can finally accomplish that by winning the World Series instead of falling flat for three straight years in the playoffs. The Phillies will head to Washington D.C. to play the Nationals as Bryce Harper is sure to get boos from fans of his former team. Harper and company have a lot to play for this year with the New York Mets looking like a powerhouse with the addition of superstar Juan Soto. But hope springs eternal. Let's hoping they're still playing in October.

Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Get Ready For Opening Day

It's also time for the Philadelphia Phillies' main minor league team to spring into action. The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs will open their season next Friday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. If you can't afford to see the Phillies, Minor League Baseball is your best bet. The team also features numerous players who had a cup of coffee in the Big League. (Read More)